Jamestown man arrested after young children found living in deplorable conditions, and for drug possession...
A city man has been arrested for allegedly being found in possession of drugs... and, having two young children living in deplorable conditions on Jamestown's westside. City police were called to the scene about 7:30 a.m. Tuesday on a report of a disorderly person. Officers made contact with 25 year-old Austin Wynn when they arrived... and, he said there was no disturbance. However... police noticed the condition of the home... and, saw a 4 year-old and 1 year-old sleeping on a mattress that was covered with garbage and insects. Police add there was no food in the home... and, there was drug paraphernalia strewn all around the apartment. They contacted the city's Department of Development... which later determined the apartment was not safe to be inhabited. Wynn was arrested on two counts of endangering the welfare of a child... and, an additional charge of seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance after he was found in possession of methamphetamine. He was jailed pending arraignment... and, the children were turned over to Child Protective Services.
Pair from Sinclairville arrested in Warren Co. following car chase and crash...
Two Sinclairville residents face a slew of charges following a car chase that went from Chautauqua County into Warren County, Pennsylvania last Saturday night... and, ended with the suspect vehicle crashing. State Police in Warren confirm the incident... which was reported on Route 62 near North Warren shortly before 7 p.m. Troopers say the chase originated after a traffic stop in Chautauqua County... where the driver -- 45 year-old Nathan Klein -- allegedly assaulted a sheriff's officer. Klein then fled into the Warren area... and, State Police spotted Klein's sports utility vehicle near the North Warren Walmart. They tried to stop the SUV... but, Klein would not stop after driving into the store's parking lot. He then drove over the median and back onto Route 62... and sped north -- at times reaching 90 mph. A trooper tried to pull in front of the vehicle... but, Klein swerved and the SUV crashed. Both Klein and his front seat passenger... 29 year-old Rebekah Klein... became combative with police... and, stun guns had to be used on both. None of the three children in the car... ages 6, 4 and 1... were in child safety seats and were injured. A portion of Route 62 was closed for several hours after the crash. Nathan Klein faces 26 charges... and 14 traffic violations. Rebekah Klein faces 17 counts. Both were arraigned... and, Nathan Klein is jailed on $200,000 cash bail... while Rebekah is jailed on $150,000.
Jackson center hosts Special Naturalization Ceremony Tuesday for new citizens...
There are 50 more American citizens in Jamestown and the surrounding area after they took their Oath of Alligiance... and, were sworn-in during a special ceremony Tuesday morning. The joyous and emotional program was held before a full house at the Robert H. Jackson Center's Cappa Theater. Jackson Center Executive Director Kristen McMahon says they were able to host it because the Smthsonian's Traveling Exhibit is there as part of "Constitution Day" activities. McMahon they then contacted federal court officials... who made it happen. She says the new citizen's come from 27 countries... including Ireland, China, Vietnam, and Iran. McMahon says she gave some opening remarks... then an Eighth-Judicial Court Judge presided over the proceedings with an official from Immigration and naturalization services. She says there were other local groups involved... including the Daughers of the American Revolution... and, the New Neighbhors Coalition. McMahon adds that a group of visiting students from Dunkirk High School also took part in the ceremony... and, they got to tour the center. She adds this is the first time the Jackson Center has been involved in such a program. This may have also been the largest number of new citizen's being sworn-in ever in the Jamestown-area.
Sanchez pleads guilty in drug trafficking case...
A Jamestown man has admitted to being part of a narcotics conspiracy in the city involved in the trafficking of heroin and fentanyl. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross has announced that 55 yerar-old Roberto Sanchez pled guilty in U.S. District Court in Buffalo to narcotics conspiracy involving one-kilogram or more of heroin... and, 400 grams or more of fentanyl. Prosecutors say that Sanchez bought and sold heroin and fentanyl for profit... and, he supplied co-conspirators Ryan Bloom and Rachelle Allison with heroin and fentanyl for distribution. With Sanchez's help... they say Bloom and Allison used a Fairview Avenue residence to conduct their drug trafficking activities. Sanchez also used his own home on Willis Street for drug trafficking purposes... and, had a revolver for protection. Jamestown police later raided Sanchez's home... and, executed a search warrant on his vehicle.... and, recovered more than $24,000 in cash, the loaded revolver, and ammunition.
Corwin named as interim OFAS Director...
Chautauqua County Executive P.J. Wendel has appointed Dana Corwin as Interim Director of the county's Office for Aging Services. Corwin takes the helm following the retirement of longtime director Dr. Mary Ann Spanos. Wendel says Corwin has a deep knowledge of health care and has been an advocate for the aging community with the OFAS for about 16 years... and, has been deputy director in recent times. Dr. Spanos retired in September after more than 17 years with the Office for Aging Services.
